The Saints have talked with LSU about playing their home games at Tiger Stadium so that a limited number of fans can attend, but that apparently will not happen for Sunday’s game against Carolina. The Athletic’s Jeff Duncan reports New Orleans will host the Panthers in the Superdome this Sunday, which means only the family of players, staff, and coaches can attend.

The Panthers had their three-game winning streak snapped yesterday as they lost to the Chicago Bears 23-16. Tampa Bay moved into sole possession of first place in the NFC South with an impressive 38=10 win over the previously undefeated Packers. And the Falcons are winless no more as the Dirty Birds flew past Minnesota 40-23.

But Atlanta baseball fans are hurting today as the Dodgers came back from a three-to-one deficit in the series to beat the Braves in game seven of the NLCS four to three last night.

The LSU Tigers return to the practice field today to get ready for Saturday night’s home game against South Carolina. The Gamecocks had a nice win over Auburn last Saturday. We’ll get an update from Coach Ed Orgeron on the health of Quarterback Myles Brennan, who was banged up last week.

Louisiana Tech will work on an offense this week that rushed for seven yards in the Bulldogs 35-17 loss to Marshall on Saturday. Tech Coach Skip Holtz says that’s two straight poor performances on offense…
cut 17 (24) “…move forward”
Tech is at UTSA on Saturday night.

The Saints had Sunday off and fell into second place in the NFC South. Tampa Bay moved into first place with a 4-and-2 record as the Buccaneers blasted the Green Bay Packers 38 to 10. It’s the first loss for the Packers.

Carolina’s three-game winning streak is over as Chicago handed Teddy Bridgewater and the Panthers a 23-16 defeat. Bridgewater threw for a season-low 216 passing yards and two interceptions.

And Atlanta has its first win as the Falcons defeated the Vikings 40-23. But it was another good game for rookie Minnesota receiver Justin Jefferson. The former LSU star had nine catches for 166 yards and two touchdowns.

There’s more heartbreak for Atlanta sports fans as the Dodgers defeated the Braves four to three in last night’s game seven of the National League Championship Series. Atlanta led the series three games to one and had a two to nothing lead last night.

Louisiana Tech’s eight-game home winning streak ended on Saturday as Marshall beat the Bulldogs 35-17. It was another frustrating night for Tech’s offense, which had just 267 yards of total offense. The defense struggled to get off the field, as Marshall converted 13 of 16 on third-down opportunities. La Tech senior linebacker Trey Baldwin…
cut 18 (18) “….back on the field”
The Bulldogs are 2-1 in Conference USA and they’ll visit UTSA on Saturday.

Here’s the college football schedule for this weekend, LSU will host South Carolina at 6 PM in Tiger Stadium. The Ragin Cajuns are no longer ranked in the Top 25 polls. On Friday night they visit UAB. ULM returns from a bye week and the Warhawks are at South Alabama on Saturday night.

The Saints and Pelicans say Owner Gayle Benson was the victim of an attempted carjacking in New Orleans. A spokesperson for the two franchises says Benson was very shaken at the time, but unharmed and now doing fine. The incident happened last Saturday when an unidentified man jumped into her vehicle and tried to steal it. Benson ordered the man out and the would-be car thief fled. According to the Advocate, Benson was sitting in the back seat and the driver was inside a business.

Tonight in High School Football action, West Monroe hosts Neville. The Rebels have won the last eight meetings between the two schools since 1996. In another interesting 4A-5A match-up, Catholic High hosts St. Thomas More. The Bears have won five in a row in the series and this game can be seen on CST.

Major League Baseball Playoffs continue as the Astros try to force a game seven with a third straight win over Tampa Bay, while the Braves can advance to the World Series with a win over the Dodgers.

Louisiana Tech will look to win its ninth straight home game on Saturday when they host Marshall, who is 3-0. The Thundering Herd leads Conference USA in scoring offense, averaging 38 points a game. Coach Skip Holtz says Marshall is also second in the league in rushing offense…
cut 17 (17) “…really talented”
The Bulldogs are 3-1 and 2-and-0 in Conference USA Play. Saturday’s game marks the first time Tech will host Marshall as a Conference USA Foe. Kick-off is at 5 PM.

Tonight at 5 PM, Tulane will host 17th ranked S-M-U. The Green Wave’s last win against a ranked opponent came in 1984 when they defeated Vanderbilt and Tulane has yet to defeat S-M-U since the two schools joined the American Athletic Conference.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell thinks LSU’s Tiger Stadium would be a great temporary place for Saints home games because she says there’s no way given the current conditions with COVID that she can allow 20-thousand fans in the Superdome…
cut 24 (11) “…in game day”
The Saints have talked with LSU about playing their home games at Tiger Stadium so they have fans in the stands. New Orleans next home game is Sunday October 25th versus Carolina.

The Panthers will seek their fourth straight win on Sunday when they host the Chicago Bears, who are 4-1. Tampa Bay will host undefeated Green Bay and the Falcons, who have had a couple of positive COVID-19 cases within their team, are still scheduled to play at Minnesota.

Alabama coach Nick Saban will not be able to coach remotely for tomorrow night’s big game against Georgia.

Louisiana Tech welcomes 3-0 Marshall to Ruston Saturday. The Thundering Herd beat Appalachian State earlier this season and they own a league victory over Western Kentucky. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says Marshall is a good football team
cut 16 (20) “the season”
Marshall leads Conference USA in scoring offense, averaging 38 points a game. Kick off is at 5 PM.

There’s a college football game tonight as Tulane hosts 17th ranked S-M-U. The Green Wave have lost 42 straight against ranked opponents and the Mustangs have one of the top passing attacks in the country, averaging 339 yards through the air. Kick off is at 5 PM.

In the NBA, Ty Lue has been named the new head coach of the Clippers. He was a candidate for the Pelicans vacancy.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says LSU’s Tiger Stadium could be a great place temporarily for the Saints if they want fans to attend their home games…
cut 23 (13) “….tat this time”
Fixed-roof stadiums like the Superdome have not had fans at their home games. But there have been games in stadiums with retractable roofs, where the roof is closed and fans are present.

No Saints game Sunday as they will enjoy their bye weekend. In the NFC South on Sunday, Tampa Bay will try to hand Green Bay its first loss and Carolina will look for their fourth straight win as they host the Bears. The Falcons shut down their practice facility yesterday because of two positive COVID-19 cases, they are still scheduled to play at Minnesota on Sunday.

Tonight at 5 PM, Tulane will host 17th ranked S-M-U. The Green Wave’s last win against a ranked opponent came in 1984 when they defeated Vanderbilt and Tulane has yet to defeat S-M-U since the two schools joined the American Athletic Conference.

Louisiana Tech will host Marshall tomorrow at 5 PM. The Thundering Herd are 3-0, while the Bulldogs are 3-and-1. Tech is coming off a 21-17 homecoming win over UTEP. Running Back Israel Tucker had two touchdowns and Coach Skip Holtz says it’s good to see the senior from Rummel High School have some success
cut 18 (23) ” he’s had”
Tucker has 192 rushing yards on 42 carries this season.

Louisiana Tech legend and Hall Of Famer Fred Dean has died at the age of 68 from Covid-19. Dean played for the Bulldogs in the early 1970s and had a 12-year NFL career, winning two Super Bowls with the 49ers. Former Tech Sports Information Director Keith Prince remembers Dean’s dominance on the football field.
Cut 6 (13) “…years”
Dean was on the 49ers Super Bowl-winning teams in 1981 and 1984. In 1983, he had 17.5 sacks, six of them came in one game against the Saints.

The Ragin Cajuns fell short last night, losing for the first time on the season as Coastal Carolina left Lafayette with a 30-27 victory over the 21st ranked team in the country. Third down was a big stat in this game, the Chanticleers were 9-of-15 while the Cajuns were four of nine.

The Saints head into the bye weekend with a 3-2 record and tied for first place in the NFC South with Tampa Bay and Carolina. Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins says the best is yet to come with this team
cut 16 (25) “about that”
And it seems more likely that the Saints will play home games at LSU’s Tiger Stadium. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said today she’s not changing her stance when it comes to fans in the Superdome…
cut 13 (13) “…this time”
Cantrell says Tiger Stadium would be a great place for the Saints temporarily.

Former Louisiana Tech and NFL great Fred Dean has died from COVID-19 at the age of 68. Dean was an all-conference player for the Bulldogs in the early 1970s and went on to have a 12-year, hall of fame career in the NFL, winning two Super Bowls with the 49ers. Former La Tech Sports Information Director Keith Prince says Dean was a great player and an exceptional person…
cut 7 (09) “…anybody”
Dean attended Ruston High and lived in the area after his playing career.

The NFL will allow New Orleans to host the Super Bowl in 2025 instead of 2024. The NFL’s regular season is set to expand by one week to 17 games next year. Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation CEO Jay Cicero says that extra week clashes with Carnival Season in 2024.
Cut 13 (06) “…of Mardi Gras.”

The 21st ranked Ragin Cajuns are no longer undefeated as they lost to Coastal Carolina 30-27. The Chancticleers made a 40-yard field goal with four seconds left to improve to 4-0 on the season. Coastal freshman quarterback Grayson McCall was impressive as he threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score.

LSU has the weekend off as a COVID-19 outbreak involving the Florida football team has pushed back the Tigers-Gators game until December 12th. If there was a game this weekend, Coach Ed Orgeron says Quarterback Myles Brennan would have been doubtful with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder. The Tigers next game is October 24th at home against South Carolina.

Alabama Coach Nick Saban has tested positive for COVID-19. The 68-year-old says he does not have any symptoms and will self isolate. The Crimson Tide have a big game against Georgia on Saturday night and Saban will not be allowed in the stadium.

There was a terrific college football game last night in Lafayette, but a tough loss for the 21st ranked Ragin Cajuns as they fell to Coastal Carolina 30-27. The Cajuns turned it over just one time. Quarterback Levi Lewis threw an interception in the third quarter that led to a score for Coastal and there was also a costly illegal procedure penalty called on Louisiana in the fourth quarter. Coach Billy Napier…
cut 20 (20) “…like that”

LSU has the weekend off as a COVID-19 outbreak involving the Florida football team has pushed back the Tigers-Gators game until December 12th. If there was a game this weekend, Coach Ed Orgeron says Quarterback Myles Brennan would have been doubtful with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder.

The Saints are off this Sunday and their next game is October 25th against the Carolina Panthers. It’s a home game for the Black and Gold, who may play future home games at LSU’s Tiger Stadium because fans are allowed there and not the Superdome. Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins says the biggest difference is that weather could be a factor in Baton Rouge
cut 17 (19) “downtown”
Coach Sean Payton says the team would embrace the opportunity of playing a game in front of their fans at Tiger Stadium.

The NFL awarded New Orleans the Super Bowl to be held in 2024, but with the league moving to a 17-game week regular-season schedule that would push the Super Bowl 2024 into the Carnival Season. So the city will host the Super Bowl in 2025 instead.

Saturday’s LSU-Florida game has been rescheduled for December 12th because of a COVID-19 outbreak involving the Gators’ football team. Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin says 21 players have tested positive and he believes last week’s trip to Texas A-and-M may have helped spread the virus within the team…
cut 10 (12) “…headache”
Prior to the postponement announcement, Coach Ed Orgeron said starting quarterback Myles Brennan would be doubtful to play, because of a shoulder injury sustained in last Saturday’s loss.

And the weekend off gives the defense a chance to figure out its issues. Senior defensive end Glen Logan says his message to the younger players is to watch the film and learn from your mistakes…
cut 20 (10) “…correct it”
LSU’s next game is now October 24th at home against South Carolina.

Big football game tonight for the 21st ranked Ragin Cajuns who host Coastal Carolina at 6:30 on ESPN. This is U-L Lafayette’s first game since September 26th. They had a previously scheduled game against Appalachian State postponed because of COVID and Hurricane Delta pushed this game back from last Saturday to tonight. Coach Billy Napier…
cut 17 (30) “…sight of”

Saints Coach Sean Payton says he’s open to having home games in Tiger Stadium as the team eyes ways to play in front of fans after receiving no confirmation from New Orleans officials that it would be possible this season in the Superdome.

The Saints are looking at playing their home games at Tiger Stadium since New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has yet to allow partial fan attendance in the Superdome for Saints games. In a Tweet, Cantrell says allowing 20-thousand people in an indoor space presents significant public health concerns. WWL Radio Sports Director Kristan Garic says the Saints would prefer the Dome, but they have an option…
cut 14 (09) “….Tiger Stadium”
The Saints’ next home game is October 25th.

LSU is scheduled to play at Florida on Saturday, but will that game happen? Sources say the Gators football team has 19 positive COVID cases. SEC rules say a team needs to have at least 53 scholarship players available and F-B-S teams have 85. So, if you take away 19 that leaves 66, and contact tracing could lead to more players having to quarantine.

The only college football team in Louisiana ranked in the Top 25 is in action tonight as the Ragin Cajuns host Coastal Carolina. U-L Lafayette is ranked 21st in the polls and Coach Billy Napier says they need to use their ranking as a positive…
cut 18 (24) “….winning football’
Kick=off is at 6:30 and the Cajuns are a 7.5 point favorite.

In the latest High school football polls…after beating John Curtis, Acadiana remains ranked number one in Class 5A. Karr who had a big win over Catholic last week remains ranked number one in Four-A. St. James who lost to Destrehan falls to number two in the 3A Poll. De La Salle is the new number one team. Ferriday is ranked one in Two-A and Ouachita Christian is number one in One-A.